From Mercy College…

G.I. Jobs magazine announced that Mercy College has been named a Military Friendly College for 2010. This designation ranks Mercy College in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for military students.

“Mercy College is very pleased to be recognized as a military friendly college.  We help to make the transition from life in the military to the pursuit of a college degree as seamless as possible.  With a number of veterans on campus that understand this transition, and faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping them succeed, we know that Mercy College is the right choice for those who have served our country so honorably,” says Mercy College President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline.

The rankings are the result of an extensive survey that included questions on scholarships and tuition discounts for military students; veteran clubs, networking events, and counselors on campus; and the institution’s participation in the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post-9-11 GI Bill, and the Yellow Ribbon programs.

According to Andy Person, who is a former surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy and senior veteran PACT advisor at Mercy College, “Every day, our nation’s military veterans put their country first.  Now with the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits they earned on active duty, they can also put themselves first with a Mercy College undergraduate or graduate degree at no cost for eligible veterans.  At Mercy College, we support military veterans every step of the way.”

Mercy College offers active military and veterans a number of advantages, such as professional mentors, flexible study options, and an affordable, high-quality private education. In addition to being one of the most cost-efficient private colleges in the nation, Mercy College advisors work closely with military students to ensure that they receive optimal GI Bill educational benefits.

Mercy College also offers an innovative PACT program that aligns students with professional mentors to ensure a smooth transition between military and student life. These mentors provide sound advice and customized support through the college experience, as well as helping students with course selection and internship procurement in leading industries.

About Mercy College: Mercy College is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1950, providing motivated students with the opportunity to earn degrees in more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Science, and Liberal Arts.  An engaging and personalized learning experience is offered at the main campus in Dobbs Ferry, as well as campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, Yorktown Heights and White Plains. www.mercy.edu   877-MERCY-GO